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Dave-ROR · 08-26-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bones36

I am going to order my BRZ in September and have been going back and forth between the Premium and Limited. The only thing i like about the limited is alcantara and keyless access/start. Is it worth the extra $2000 for those 2 items?

Any input is appreciated

That's a pretty personal choice, but yes, IMO it is. That and the HVAC controls (I don't use the auto or DZCC functions, but I love the controls compared to the premiums).

pinoyplaya · 08-26-2012, 12:30 PM

Keyless start and button less entry is a must have. I love not having to take out my keys to unock the door or use my car. I can just leave it in my pocket and not have to worry about it at all.

bucket · 08-26-2012, 04:02 PM

I went with the Limited because I wanted the Alcantara seats and the auto climate control...the hands-free I didn't really care about, but I've been driving a rental car for the past week and missed it. Just walk up to your car, open the door, and hit the button...don't even need to reach for the fob.

I do not like the touch screen audio/nav though. One of my OCD traits is fingerprints on monitors, so every time I look at the audio screen I want to clean off all the smudges...except they're just going to reappear in a day. I really loathe all touch screens because of that. It's also a resistive touchscreen which I find annoying on another level, they should've gone with something like infrared.

bucket · 08-26-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

That's a pretty personal choice, but yes, IMO it is. That and the HVAC controls (I don't use the auto or DZCC functions, but I love the controls compared to the premiums).

Yeah...that is a good point too. You can still use the auto climate controls like a manual climate control...just instead of red/blue markings you get numbers.

Dake · 08-26-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TSY

If you read the sales brochure the Premium has a Cd of 0.29 and the Limited has a Cd of 0.28.

I have read that the rear spoiler on the BRZ is actually functional in reducing drag by 0.01

For some reason European models have a Cd of 0.27 - We always get shorted compared to Europe and Japan!

Huh, thanks for that. So many aero parts are for looks only it seems. I guess I shouldn't be surprised they took the time to make sure the spoiler actually serves a purpose.

Coheed · 08-26-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bucket

It's also a resistive touchscreen which I find annoying on another level, they should've gone with something like infrared.

Yes, the panel is capacitive like most cell phones these days. It is really responsive, but finger smudges suck.

You could use infrared, but the interior of a car is just too hot most of the time.

AlexT · 08-27-2012, 07:26 AM

does anybody know if the door lights for the BRZ only turns on for the limited? i have a premium and i have no idea if it works or i just dont know how to turn it on

xdbuix · 08-27-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexT

does anybody know if the door lights for the BRZ only turns on for the limited? i have a premium and i have no idea if it works or i just dont know how to turn it on

Yeah that's a limited feature.

diirk · 08-27-2012, 03:01 PM

After thinking about it more, I pulled the trigger on a Premium. Delivery in three weeks. None of the Limited stuff was a requirement, and I actually want the larger storage pocket under the HVAC instead of the starter button.

ABQautoxer · 08-27-2012, 03:15 PM

Congrats, either is a good decision and just a question of personal taste. Hopefully we were helpful.

diirk · 08-27-2012, 09:56 PM

The discussion certainly helped me. I tend to get all the options but in this case I think I'm better off without. I will end up adding fogs but it already comes with homelink which is great.

#87 · 08-27-2012, 10:06 PM

I only liked the wing on the limited, so I bought a premium and ordered the wing with it

If you want the alcantara and push start just the the limited because you will probably be kicking yourself in the future if you don't.

dori. · 08-28-2012, 09:34 AM

I mainly wanted the alcantara seats and the push start. Didn't care for the wing but it kinda grew on me.

That and my last car was fully loaded so I couldn't downgrade.

iLuveKetchup · 08-28-2012, 01:44 PM

This might sound crazy and it probably is. But I am going to get a Limited just because of the spoiler. I didn't like it at first, but it has grown on me. And I cannot get a Premium & add the spoiler because it will break scca stock class rules. I would rather have a premium to be honest. My '11 PIG, oops I meant STi, had the alcantra seats and they were nothing to email home about. I'd much rather have the mesh premium seats.

08-26-2012, 12:30 PM	#44
pinoyplaya Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Location: Maple Grove, MN (Minneapolis) Posts: 355 Thanks: 4 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Keyless start and button less entry is a must have. I love not having to take out my keys to unock the door or use my car. I can just leave it in my pocket and not have to worry about it at all. __________________ BYE: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Drove the car off the lot at 8/6/12 @ 8:06 PM Traded for Black 2013 Camaro 2SS RS

08-27-2012, 03:15 PM	#52
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08-26-2012, 04:02 PM	#45
bucket Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 4 wheels Location: tampa bay Posts: 108 Thanks: 7 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I went with the Limited because I wanted the Alcantara seats and the auto climate control...the hands-free I didn't really care about, but I've been driving a rental car for the past week and missed it. Just walk up to your car, open the door, and hit the button...don't even need to reach for the fob. I do not like the touch screen audio/nav though. One of my OCD traits is fingerprints on monitors, so every time I look at the audio screen I want to clean off all the smudges...except they're just going to reappear in a day. I really loathe all touch screens because of that. It's also a resistive touchscreen which I find annoying on another level, they should've gone with something like infrared.

08-27-2012, 07:26 AM	#49
AlexT Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Kansas Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	does anybody know if the door lights for the BRZ only turns on for the limited? i have a premium and i have no idea if it works or i just dont know how to turn it on

08-27-2012, 10:06 PM	#54
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I only liked the wing on the limited, so I bought a premium and ordered the wing with it If you want the alcantara and push start just the the limited because you will probably be kicking yourself in the future if you don't.

08-28-2012, 01:44 PM	#56
iLuveKetchup My VTEC fluid is full Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: EFF JAY Location: NYC Posts: 935 Thanks: 149 Thanked 268 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	This might sound crazy and it probably is. But I am going to get a Limited just because of the spoiler. I didn't like it at first, but it has grown on me. And I cannot get a Premium & add the spoiler because it will break scca stock class rules. I would rather have a premium to be honest. My '11 PIG, oops I meant STi, had the alcantra seats and they were nothing to email home about. I'd much rather have the mesh premium seats.

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